See! Here's proof we're not the only ones who love ATDW and all the snippets we've been getting.
Daimn at Singers At Heart offers this pre-release review of ATDW based on Without You and today's leaks:
If you thought divaish belts died last decade along with much of AC radio and the Diane Warren ballads that dominated its airwaves, you need to think again. Clay Aiken and team are promising to offer much in terms of vocal slurge on his upcoming CD, as shown in his new single, a cover of "Without You", written by Badfinger and first made famous by Harry Nilsson. In the 90s the track got a revival Mariah Carey's chart topping rendition. How does Clay fare against those? I would say Mariah still offers the ultimate version from a performance standpoint (how can anyone forget her lush alto dips which cultimate in abundant and endless vocal outburts?) but something about Clay's version rings truer then all others to me. When he is not belting his tenor lungs out, I find that his voice hints of the type of vulnerabilty and heart that is conveyed in the plaintive lyric. As for his tone, I think it has gained in color and maturity, most probably a result of the growing up the brown-haired accidental hunk has had to do in the six months staying clear of acknowledging the massive and unprecedented gossip war that has been opposing bloggers, alledged past lovers, and legions of his fans on the subject of his sexuality. You can listen to "Without You" on Clay's official site or myspace.
One word: Mind-blowing! This might well become a career-defining release for Mr Aiken.
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